| Author |
Lehtimäki, Konrad, 1883-1937 |
| Title |
Syvyydestä
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| Contents |
Saattajat -- Gladiaattorit -- Kosto -- Pakolaiset -- Sisarukset -- Veljekset -- Unohdettu -- Syvyydestä -- Inferno -- Hautautunut -- Joulu.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juha Kiuru
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| Summary |
"Syvyydestä" by Konrad Lehtimäki is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of war, loss, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals and families, particularly focusing on the impact of conflict on both soldiers and their loved ones. It presents a poignant narrative that confronts the inescapable reality of war through various characters, including grieving parents and young soldiers. The opening of the novel introduces us to an elderly couple, both weary and struggling against the heat as they make their way to a train station, accompanied by their strong young son. The scene is set against the backdrop of a hectic environment, filled with soldiers preparing to depart for battle. The atmosphere is heavy with tension and despair as the family grapples with the impending separation. Their interactions reveal deep emotional bonds, interspersed with fear and hope, particularly as the mother’s concern for her son’s safety culminates in a heart-wrenching farewell moment. Through this introduction, Lehtimäki establishes a grimly realistic perspective on the human cost of war, inviting readers to empathize with those left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47005 |
| Release Date |
Sep 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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